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  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    Philemon

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 108 ratings
     | 28,886 views

    A study on the unique letter from Paul to Philemon "requesting" the forgiveness of his returning runaway slave Oneisimus.

    The letter to Philemon is sandwiched in between Titus and Hebrews, it is one of a small group of personal letters that Paul wrote. Surely there were more of these but these are the ones in our Bible. They are grouped together and include 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. All of Paul’s teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Once Useless Now Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,827 views

    Once Useless Now Useful: The story of Onesimus; the story of Paul; the story of us all.

    My father has a knack for finding and fixing discarded bicycles. Bikes that are considered useless by most become useful in the hands of this skilled mechanic. Of course everyone knows that with a bit of duct tape anything can be made useful again. Does that work on people too? Can those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Refresh Our Hearts In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    Refresh = To give fresh spirit or vigor, to renew, revive or reinvigorate.

    Refresh Our Hearts In Christ (Philemon 20) Refresh = To give fresh spirit or vigor, to renew, revive or reinvigorate. Illustration: Forty thousand fans were on hand in the Oakland stadium when Rickey Henderson tied Lou Brock’s career stolen base record. According to USA Today Lou, who had left ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Moving On With God- The Next Step In Forgiveness And Faithsharing Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    A sermon about how to move on one step in 1) Forgiveness 2) Faithsharing. All from the book of Philemon

    Moving on with God: the next step with forgiveness and faithsharing Philemon. Particularly v4-7 C.S. Lewis said ¡§Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea, until he has something to forgive.¡¨ Someone once said- evangelism is the most talked about and least practiced thing in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Christian Forgiveness

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,370 views

    This is a study in Philemon.

    CHRISTIAN FORGIVENESS Philemon Just because a book of the Bible is small in length does not mean it is small in meaning. Philemon is one of these books. Onesimus was a slave owned by Philemon, who was a wealthy Christian living in Colosse and a friend of Paul’s. Onesimus robbed Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    We Are All Slaves Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,783 views

    Paul reminds Philemon and us that we all are slaves, that is, we all have responsibilities to our masters.

    Pentecost 16 Philemon 1,10-21 Let’s say that you were a pastor, and you had this situation come up in your church: there was a problem between two of your most solid members, we’ll call them Philip and Oswald. But the problem between Phil and Ozzie isn’t a personality clash. The problem isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Onesimus"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,893 views

    This message deals with the relationship between Paul, Onesimus, and Philemon.

    “Onesimus” Philemon Vs. 1-25 INTRODUCTION: Most people never READ the book of Philemon … can’t FIND it. It’s a little book … 1 chapter … 25 verses. BACKGROUND: Philemon was a Christian who lived in Colossae. Paul had led him to the Lord when Philemon was in Ephesus. The church at Colossae ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    A Look At Onesimus Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,769 views

    The book of Philemon is about love, specifically about grace and forgiveness founded in love. God’s love can overcome the past.

    A look at Onesimus Philemon Paul is in prison This is the first time that Paul was imprisoned at Rome (Acts 27 & 28). We believe that he was released from this prison sentence and worked for another four years or so before he was imprisoned in Rome again and executed. The letter is written to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Nche Takoh avatar

    Pauline's Imitation Of Jesus' Intercession

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Apr 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,706 views

    The Intercessor does not say, " I’m such a nice guy that you aught to heed my appeal" nor does He say, "The sinners obeyed sometimes in some things so remember those times". The cost for sine is mandatory death (Rom. 6:23). That was the required price Jes

    Theme: Pauline’s imitation of Jesus’ intercession Scripture: Philemon 1:17 By: Nche Sam Takoh Paul as an example or figure of Jesus Christ is considered as an advocate, and intercessor who pleads on behalf of his kindred. This is typical in the case of Onesimus in Philemon 1:17, a representative ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Do Me This Favor Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,976 views

    Sermon 3 of 3: How do we forgive those who hurt us?

    Philemon 15-25 Do Me This Favor Woodlawn Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Introduction God works in mysterious ways doesn’t He? Many times in our lives we are left to wonder why He does a thing or why He might allow a thing to happen. A young man is sold into slavery by his family and 30 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MIGUEL IZCANO avatar

    La Iglesia Que Esta En Tu Casa. Series

    Contributed by Miguel Izcano on Jun 12, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,723 views

    NO EL GRUPO DE ORACION NO LE REUNION CELULAR LA IGLESIA QUE ESTA EN TU CASA.

    LA IGLESIA QUE ESTA EN TU CASA. UN DEBER OLVIDADO. PRACTICAMENTE SOLO UN PARRAFO DE ESTE VERSO NOS HABLA QUE EN LA ANTIGUA Y PRECENTE CULTURA JUDIA , EL HOMBRE O LA PERSONA EN CARGO DE LA FAMILIA FUNGIA EL PAPEL DE SACERDOTE EN LA ESFERA FAMILIAR., HOY ESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,544 views

    Amazing Grace Sunday

    AMAZING GRACE Philemon When, in England, William Wilberforce initiated his long campaign to outlaw slavery in the British Empire, he did not act as a social reformer. He was moved by Christian compassion: he acted because he cared about those helpless chattels that the majority in his day viewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Growing Old In Godly Style

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    Wisdom from Paul’s approach to "hitting 60."

    Growing Old in Godly Style Philemon 1:1-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church Senior Adults - Feb. 16, 2008 *Phil 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Aren’t you glad it doesn’t say, “I can do all things through Christ -- ‘til I hit 60.” No -- It’s “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Counting The Cost Luck And Providence Luke 14__25-33 Philemon 1—25

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    From our position as disciples of Christ, we are not able to determine Good from Evil in the events that overtake us; we trust in God to make everything work together for good.

    COUNTING THE COST Luck AND PROVIDENCE Luke 14__25- 33 PHILEMON 1—25 Luke 14:25-33 A poor aged Chinese farmer had a single horse on which he depended for everything. The horse pulled the plough, drew the wagon, and was the old farmer’s sole means of transportation. One day a bee stung the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Taking A Mess And Making It Useful Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    To help my audience see how to apply deliberate Christ-centered action to their relationships at home and in the Church so that potential messes are made into decisive victories for the Lord

    Sweet gum trees. They’re a great shade tree – they grow quickly and strong. They produce a lot of leaves that will often turn nice colors in the fall. And, if you’ve had a couple of them, you know they also produce about a billion spiny, ball-shaped seedpods called monkey balls or gum balls. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ